A rich and creamy homemade Butterfinger ice cream with crunchy candy pieces folded into a smooth vanilla custard base. Perfect for a decadent frozen dessert.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:Ice Cream Maker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 cup milk (2% or whole milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 Butterfinger bars, crumbled
Additional crumbled Butterfinger bars for topping (optional)
Instructions
Whisk together the heavy cream, sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
Process the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
About 5 minutes before churning is complete, add the crumbled Butterfinger bars.
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until it reaches the desired consistency.
Serve topped with additional crumbled Butterfinger bars if desired.
Notes
Whole milk will create a richer and creamier texture.
Chill the custard thoroughly before churning for the best results.
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping if very firm.